Hands-On Experience Jobs in Chicago, IL

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CDL A Tanker Driver - Up to $1800 / wk

Company: Bulk Transport Company Inc

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

Bulk Transport Company is hiring experienced CDL-A tanker truck drivers to drive regional routes for our liquid division. $1,500 driver referral bonus.

Painter/Taper

Company: Pepper Construction

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Finishing corners and angles, measuring, cutting and installing metal corner beads, filling joints, nail indentations, holes and cracks.

Showroom Sales Consultant

Company: Lightology LLC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

Successful project completion track record, understanding of the design and/or specification process with the ability to demonstrate written, verbal, and design…

Retail Sales Consultant, MWT| AT&T Authorized Retailer -Hillside, IL

Company: Millennium Wireless Technology

Location: Hillside, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

_*Our stores have thousands of local residents coming in to check on their services, upgrade their cell phones, choose different packages, buy the latest new…

Sr. Graphic Designer, Interior Branding

Company: Stratus

Location: Elmhurst, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

Participate in design reviews and contribute creative and technical insights. Graphic design experience, ideally in signage, large-format print, or…

Regional Marketing Specialist

Company: Polsinelli PC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Experience managing budgets and driving cost-effective strategies. The successful candidate will work with the Senior Regional Marketing Manager and on the…

Service Plumber - NO ON CALL

Company: TR MILLER HEATING AND COOLING

Location: Tinley Park, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Maintain a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Run on average 4-5 residential service calls daily. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.

Lease Purchase Truck Driver

Company: Risinger Brothers Transfer, Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

If you pride yourself in being a professional & safe Class-A Truck Driver, you can lease purchase well maintained 2020-2025 Volvo trucks for no money down and…

Temporary Junior Production Designer

Company: HUB International

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 01, 2025

Manage client assets and develop, organize and maintain client folders within a shared network. Confidently make design updates in Adobe InDesign files, keeping…

Machine Operator

Company: Closets By Design Chicago Downtown

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Operate woodworking machinery and hand tools. Experience with woodworking equipment and hand tools is a plus. Paid holidays and paid time off.

1st Shift Machine Operator

Company: Champion Packaging & Distribution Inc.

Location: Woodridge, IL

Posted Jun 30, 2025

Operator will be required to perform the mechanical and GMP duties. Relevant experience as a Machine Operator – Basic mechanical skills & aptitude.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for Hands‑On Experience roles by seniority?
Entry‑level technicians earn $50k‑$65k annually, mid‑level specialists earn $65k‑$90k, and senior or lead technicians and maintenance managers can command $90k‑$130k plus performance bonuses.
What skills and certifications are most valuable in Hands‑On Experience positions?
Core skills include CNC programming (G‑code), PLC ladder logic, ROS for robotics, sensor data analytics, and preventive maintenance. Certifications such as OSHA 10/30, Six Sigma GB, Certified Welding Inspector, NDT, and Certified Lab Technician are highly sought after.
Can Hands‑On Experience roles be performed remotely, and if so, which ones?
Purely field roles (CNC machinist, robotics technician, maintenance supervisor) require on‑site presence, but design‑support, simulation, and technical‑training positions can be remote or hybrid, often using remote monitoring tools like SCADA dashboards.
What career progression paths exist for Hands‑On Experience professionals?
Typical ladders move from Junior Technician → Senior Technician → Lead Technician/Field Engineer → Maintenance Supervisor → Plant Operations Manager. Advanced certifications and cross‑functional training can open doors to process engineering or industrial‑automation consulting.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Hands‑On Experience jobs?
Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing, IoT sensor networks, digital twins, and predictive‑maintenance analytics are increasing demand for technicians who can integrate software and hardware, while automation is pushing roles toward hybrid skills in data analysis and machine‑learning model tuning.

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